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Ronald Nichols
4 August, 15:23
Why does momentum have a direction?
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Brenna Maddox
4 August, 16:16
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It is a vector quantity
Explanation:
P=mv
Momentum is a product of mass of an object and the objects velocity.
Velocity is a derivative of displacement with respect to time.
Displacement is the distance traveled in a certain direction.
Momentum therefore contains the direction of velocity.
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